One exterior painting challenge facing many homeowners is the cracking of paint on plywood surfaces. Most homes built today have plenty of plywood used in its construction. Plywood is a durable and strong material, but it has one drawback. It is prone t...

One exterior painting problem that many homeowners encounter is peeling gutters and downspouts. It's quite annoying... actually. The rest of the paint on your home seems to be weathering normally, but your gutters and downspouts shed paint like a river ...

Many homeowners planning interior painting for their home, wonder if there are decorating rules that dictate color choice for trim throughout a home. Many times the issue arises when they are planning a particular color, on account of a color they have se...

Nothing can improve the overall appearance of the interior of your home as a change of color and an interior painting job well done. Interior painting can represent quite a challenge for those not experienced with the proper techniques of application and ...

To Achieve that professionally finished hardwood floor look, you need to add the follow 8 steps that an Atlanta painting contractor uses when he refinishes hardwood floors. These procedures can be adapted by any diy-er to improve results. 1. Don't cut ...

Years ago when I started my house painting and repair business, I used to buy expensive hand cleaners that were solvent based to remove oil based paint from my hands. Many of the hand cleaners use mineral spirits as part of their formula which is very har...

Having owned a business in the home improvement industry for 26 years, I guess I've heard about every reason a homeowner can give for going with the cheaper price for painting and repair work. However, I often get calls from homeowners who say they wish t...

Exterior painting is one of the most important things you can do to protect one of your biggest investments in life, your home. Knowing this, why short cut this thin layer of protection. Below are 14 steps any homeowner should take to improve this protect...

Interior painting with deep tinted paints such as midnight blue, pumpkin orange and passion red can be a very challenging experience for any homeowner. The one thing virtually all deep tinted paints have in common is they are mixed in a neutral base. The...

House painting with life time warranted paint certainly offers some benefits that go beyond the capabilities of a 25 year paint. However, are you really getting the endurance you believe you are getting. I am frequently asked by my customers if I believe ...

Hair loss prevention may soon take on a whole new dimension. A new form of treatment for those who suffer from pattern baldness may come from the stem cell research being carried out by scientist at the Rockefeller University research labs. Someday you ma...

If you are one who has waited too long to start your hair loss treatment program, then I have good news for you. Although, early treatment for male or female pattern baldness is certainly the optimum time to get a jump on hair loss, adding laser hair loss...

One huge expense that has affected many homeowners and painters over the last 15 years was the replacement of their faulty LP siding. The class action suit against Louisiana Pacific for selling the faulty siding lasted for years. Many homeowners never r...

Thinning hair is part of the aging process, but it isn't something you should ignore. Genetically you can't change the fact that male or female pattern baldness is part of your family tree. One day you may look into the mirror and want to turn the clock...

Are you properly equipped to handle your exterior painting project? The following equipment considerations are important for your safety and productive work. 1. Ladder levelers will increase safety. Over 70% of all ladder accidents are caused by make ...